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The ocean and its origin.--Waves, tides, and currents.--The building and rigging of ships.--Early voyages and explorations.--Secrets won from the frozen North.--War-ships and naval battles.--The merchants of the sea.--Robbers of the seas.--Yachting and pleasure-boating.--Dangers of the deep.--Fishing and other marine industries.--The plants of the sea and their uses.--Animal life in the sea